Ace Reusable Cold Compress (MMM207517) Reviews

Soft touch fabric contours to the body and remains flexible when coldConvenient and ready to apply to skin without a cover or wrapHelps relieve pain and swelling fastIdeal for relieving inflammation and joint pain, and increasing circulationNo drippy mess from ice cubes

I got one of the reusable cold large compress ,I have a bad shoulder and need to ice it all the time to help with the pain, I was very happy with the product till it started leaking in three spots, this was an item I really need and cant keep affording to buy more,I will be having surgery on Friday the 11th and will still need to ice for the pain due to torn tendons , so I hope the one I have now doesn't leak I will be sending the other back to the company so maybe you guys can find out why they leak.. I would like to keep buying the ACE products but I would like to know the product is going to last ..thank you

Love the product but the leaks happen with every unit I have purchased. Even with cautious use, handling, and storage, ruptures occur within a few months. Cleaning up the leaking gel is not what I hoped for. Have used approx 5 of these now over the past few years, all with same issue. Too bad, otherwise could have been a great product. Seems like design may have "cheaped" out on the bladder.

I purchased this 3M - ACE Brand Reusable Cold Compress for my back. Because it is latex free that was one of the reasons I got it. I was surprised at the softness of the material. This works perfect for me, as it conforms to my body. Any where I need cold, I use this. I have told many friends about this.

I can't believe that I have used ice in a Ziplock bag with a towel wrapped around it as long as I did. This compress is wonderful. No holes in the bag and water leaks out. No water sloshing around in the Ziplock. No more problems!

I purchased the lg. reusable cold compress. I had it for about 6 months and it was used by a couple family members. It had a small leak, I called the toll free number and was sent a new one at no charge. Not only is the product great but the customer service was awesome. Thank you !

It's miraculous how well these compresses work for my lower back pain. Ibuprofen would hardly touch it; but with these there is an almost total absence of pain - pain which can be so excruciating that it is unimaginable foor non-sufferers. Thank you Ace!

We bought one and it worked great until it began to leak and we had to put it into a zip lock bag. We bought another one figuring that one was faulty and it leaked as well. We bought a third one and it ended up leaking as well.

I have purchased two of these ice packs. One developed a leak but I contacted ACE and they promptly sent me a replacement. Apparently they had a bad batch. I am pleased with their customer service and I would purchase another cold compress without hesitation

Bought large Ace cold wrap, which worked flawlessly for two months. Soft, flexible surface that remains comfortable and flexible directly on sore joints. When product developed small leak, 3M replaced it immediate with zero hassle. Another fantastic 3M product!

I had purchased one of these and had it for about 12 years and used it regularly. I recently bought another one and a due to a manufacturing issue, discovered Ace Brand service. I was sent a replacement fast and was treated very well.

After only a few uses of each one I bought and they start leaking the gel from the edges. That contradicts the advertised phrase "reusable" and "No drippy mess". I'm not rough with it. Especially after the first one started leaking I was super careful not to stress the seal. Only reason I bought a third one was because It was the only thing the store had in stock. I probably won't buy another unless I can be sure this issue has been fixed.

As I have read in many other reviews of this product, I was very satisfied with the performance of this product until I discovered "the leak". Every time I used it I noticed my hands would get slimy when handling it. I was very disappointed because I really liked the Large Reusable Hot/Cold Compress. I did a web search and found a website for 3M products. I wrote to them and within a short time I had a new compress on it's way to my home. This was the most prompt customer service I have ever received. I am very impressed.

One never knows when an emergency comes up, and this product is great to have on hand in the freezer ready to ease aches, pains, and injuries. Both my husband and I have had injuries that respond well to icing- back, knees, ankles. The compresses conform well to bends and folds on the skin, are as soft and comfortable as cooling can be. Great to have on hand for grandkids injuries,too.

I recently had knee surgery and purchased 4 of your cold compresses. I noted a very slight leak on 2 of them called the company and sent the damaged product back..it was quickly replaced.In the interim I used the 2 which were not leaking. They are an invaluable tool for icing an injured knee. your customer service also deserves thanks.

The Cold Compress Bag does a good job of reducing inflammation because it conforms to the body. I bought 2 bags and one of them sprung a leak after 3 months. However 3M's Customer Service replaced the faulty bag.

This Ace Reusable Large Cold Compress is the second one I've owned. Its "Soft Touch" fabric feels comfortable on one's skin, and it retains the coldness for about 30 minutes to treat muscle strains and pulls. The Compress also conforms nicely with any part of the body. My original one leaked @ a seam after 3 years of light usage. I called Ace Brands to inquire about the warranty, and was asked by the rep, whether I store it in my freezer folded, or laying flat. I replied folded. The rep informed me that storage must be done laying flat to insure seams do not come apart. Surprisingly, neither on the package nor on the compress itself, does it instruct the user to store it laying flat, in the freezer. Therefore, I would rate this product 4 out of 5 stars.

I have had ACL surgeys and a lot of other old injuries that tend to flare up a lot so I feel like I am often icing my body. I used to have to use a frozen bag of peas or corn to be able to have it mold around my knee or ankle. With the cold compress I can just refreeze the compress and wrap around my leg wherever. It makes icing a lot easier.

I love this ACE(TM) Brand Reusable Cold Compress! I have 3 kids and one of them is my daring one. She loves trying all kinds of new tricks on her bike and skate board. I am using this product frequently (mostly on her). It works perfectly for a quick fix! Try this one as soon as you can!

I suffer with a lot of muscle and joint pain and the only relief is usually cold so I use the reusable Ace cold compress and it is a life saver... It relieves my pain and I can refreeze and use it over and over... It's a very good product!!!

My wife had Bunion surgery and was in a lot of pain due to swelling. I tried frozen pea bags and ice packs with no success they would not conform to her foot and were too hard.I purchased the Ace (TM) cold compress and soon my wife was almost totally pain free, and since it is reusable no more thawed out peas for dinner.

Overall, I am happy with the product. PROS: The product works great, and the fabric type cover prevents frostbite. CONS: The cold doesn't last long enough, so I have to rotate two compresses, in and out of the freezer. The seam is weak, so the gel leaks. The company replaces the defective product without any hassle.

Excellent on the softness of having a cold pack wrapped around my knee. it stays cold enough, even with a light cloth around it so its not touching directly to my skin, for the coldness to work for what I need it for every night. Highly recommend it. ty 3M for the replacement

This product is excellent in everyway. It is a great for providing either hot or cold compresses. It makes my life so easier and is always found in my medicine cabinet. A great product by a great company.

Love the comfortable 'cloth' covering. However, pack does not hold cold for more than 10 minutes. That may be a safety feature, but had rotator cuff surgery and need three packs to rotate from freezer to shoulder!

I purchased this item during physical therapy after a major injury that needed surgery and a long recovery. It was a God-send! It helped (and still does two years later) to tremendously ease the discomfort and swelling involved in the healing process. The large reusable cold compress already has a soft cloth covering, so no need for anything to wrap an old school ice-pack in and no drips like the old cloth ice-bags. Because it is a gel material, it very easily conforms to whatever shape you need it to be ( knee in my case). It also stays cold for just the right amount of time so you don't overdo the cold therapy. My preschool-aged daughter has used it on many occasions for all sorts of bumps, bangs, bruises, sprains, bug bites, etc. My father has also used it many many times to alleviate stinging and itching sensations from allergic reactions and eczema. One of the best features is its durability.After constant use and abuse, it is still in brand new condition! I will always keep at least one of these on hand at all times!

Good product for small areas like knees, ankles, elbows, and shoulder strains. I would like to see a larger size for the back and larger leg muscles. The exterior is a better quality than it's predecessor, and there is a sleeve to use on sensitive areas. I plan to add another to my freezer for on the minor injuries that seemingly occur weekly as I am an active adult.

I bought the large compress after my guy had a bad mtn bike accident and bruised his hip. We used it for the first 24 hrs then on and off. My son then hurt his foot bouldering, and once again the compress to the rescue to calm down a pulled tendon. Bummer when the compress started to feel slimy, some of the contents were leaking. Could not see where or how, but I reported it to 3M and they promptly sent me a replacement so they could study the defective one and determine why it failed. Great product, great customer service!

I have only had this item for three weeks and it broke or the seal came out.I have this gel like looking thing from inside this sack coming out on the side.So, disappointed since I have been placing it on my shoulder,since I had Shoulder & hand surgery in June,it was awesome and controlled my pain a lot! I love this cold compress! Now, it just broke, so not impress and it cost me a lot of money!

This cold pack has come in sooo handy. I recently had knee surgery and had to ice my knee several times a day. This compress I had no problems applying to skin directly because of the soft fabric, it cools down quickly. Love it!

I sleep on ice packs every night because of multiple bone disorders and fractures. The ice pack stays cold for hours. I take these packs with me everywhere even on road trips. My neck is so bad at night that the only way I can get comfortable laying down is on ice/cold packs. I couldn't survive without these packs!

To anyone that needs cold therapy relief that's reliable and last, these would be first on my list. I bought these products years ago and just used them this weekend with my boyfriend. I then went out and bought him one so he could have one at his home just in case too.

I started using Ace Large Cold Packs after hip and knee replacement surgery. Immediately after surgery, ice packs were kept on the surgical site 24 hours a day. When I realized how efficient ice packs were in relieving pain, that is when I bought the Ace Cold Packs for use at home. The cold pack stops pain and provides immediate relief. In more recent years I have been using the cold packs for scoliosis, hip and back pain. It is an amazing product! Yesterday, I bought three (3) fresh cold packs as my current supply was ready for retirement. I have small and large sizes: the small for occasional ankle pain, the large for back and hip pain. An excellent product that works every time! Thanks 3M...

I am physically active and my children participate in sports, so we seem to have a frequent need for ice packs in order to manage injuries. The Ace icepacks somehow seem to be much more effective than what bags of actual ice are, so we always have them in our freezer. The one disappointing aspect of these icepacks is that for some reason, they seem to very quickly start to leak near the outer edges,forcing me to replace them frequently, which tends to be a bit costly.

I have 2 knees with bursitis, osteoarthris and chronic pain syndrome, I use the large size and buy quite a few of these to always have a frozen fresh one. I have noticed on more than one occasion that these ice packs come apart at the seams and the inside leaks out.

Have had a back injury which requires that I ice my pack quite frequently. Got the ace reusable cold compress and have been completely satisfied. Not only does it work wonderful but it feels great too. I can lay on it and bend it and reuse it over and over. I also like the outer covering because it is soft not just a plastic like others I have had in the past. Recommend this product to everyone

I saw these cold packs a long time ago and purchased them for myself and my mom. Both arthritis sufferers, I figured we could use them. BOY was I right!! Love the fact that they're reusable, take very little time to refreeze, and they are fabric covered. The nice part about that, is that depending on the use, you don't always have to wrap it in another towel or washcloth. You can directly apply it to the area of use. Comes in very handy on sore spots all over the body. My knees are best buddies with mine!

When I tried it, it was fantastic!, it's like a small portable heater blanket treating the parts which have pain, it will soothe you and keep you calm like a "HOT" bath that eases your nerves and makes you forget your problems as you soak in the water, and like a cooling swimming pool in the summer when it's "PRESSED COLD", like the first taste of cold water and feeling the coolness all the way down your throat, But more over if you have aches anywhere on your body AT ANYTIME, this is a good product for your rescue and ALSO if your very active everyday doing movements that requuire your entire body (it's your lucky day) know why!? BECAUSE IT'S REUSABLE!!

LOVE THIS PRODUCT. I A SEVERAL OF THEM THAT I KEEP IN THE FREEZER TO USE AT ALL TIMES. I AM A SEAMSTRESS AND I GET ALOT OF NECK PAIN AND COLD A COMPRESS WORKS BETTER THAN ANYTHING EVEN PAIN MEDS. THIS ONE IS SOFT AND PLYABLE SO IT FORMS TO MY NECK AND STAYS WHERE I NEED IT.

Without this product, I am a mess; it enables me to start each day happily.I even keep extras in my daughter's homes. After twenty minutes usage, I am ready to rock, not bad for a granny of seven, age sixty-four. Kudos to ACE!

As for the ACE Reusable Cold Compress 207516 as just another "ice pack", you have to see a few details that were left out. Take for instance, the soft cloth texture that surrounds the cooling pack. It's not just another plastic coated bag the cools down within minutes. I played sports up until 2001 when I was injured extensively. I needed ice and heat the whole time when I played sports. After the accident nothing had really changed. I still need hot/cold therapies and ACE has the perfect remedies for all your sore and injured parts.

I "pulled" my back yesterday while lifting a frozen turkey onto the bottom shelf of my refrigerator. I have been in agony and am so frustrated to have had this happen with the many tasks needing to be done for Christmas next week. I used your heat therapy compress today and have received great relief. I couldn't beleive how effectve it is!!! Thank you for this awesome product. I feel so much better tonight!

Compress worked well, unfortunately not for very long. After using the compress rather gently for 2 weeks, the gel began to leak and was no longer usable. For a 3M product, this was both surprising and disappointing.

I was just doing house work nothing that should of caused me any problem. I turn my neck and pain. It happens to all of us at sometime it seems I pull my neck muscle for no known reason. I was lucky I had a Hot compress already at home I keep one for this kind of reason. I put the compress on my neck and with in a few min. my neck felt better. It took over a day for all the pain to be gone but I would use the compress on and off during this time and it helped.

Not only is the ACE Reuseable Cold Compress perfect for aches & pains due to injuries & swelling, it is my life saver during a migraine! I often suffer from migraines & I keep several of the Ace Cold Compresses in my freezer. It is the perfect temperature to help take away some of the pain, and it lays perfectly across my forehead. I find the soft outer fabric to be comforting as well. I have tried other methods, & have always come back to Ace. Infact I don't bother looking for other ways anymore!

As part of the therapeutic program, after a neck and hand surgery, ACE's Hot/Cold compress saved the day. As the cold made the burning pain go away, then use of the heat to keep the deep tissue from balling up into a knot. I had the relief to continue with the therapy and to heal in time to attend a family reunion without the aches and pains of just trying to drive the distance to see my family and enjoy the day with them.

I fell off a ladder while painting at my daughter's home and injured my hand/wrist- she placed the Large ACE reusable cold compress on it and it was so comfortable... the inside "gel" or whatever is in there moulded to my hand/wrist without digging into the tender area like so many cold packs. The fabric on the cold pack is very comfortable as well- it doesn't "sweat" and it is perfect to place directly on the injured area. It didn't feel unbearably cold-just quite soothing. It effectively lessened the pain and kept the swelling down. It stayed cold for almost 90 minutes with constant use. I went to 2 pharmacies to buy one of my own so I could return hers, but they did not carry it. I ended up buying an inferior product. Where can I find this awesome cold pack?!? I highly recommend keeping one in every freezer for quick use!!

I use the our reusable hot/cold compress more often then I ever thought I would. My daughter tends to have a bad reaction to vaccinations. It is routine in my home to put a cold compress after her vaccinations to help with the swelling. With small children in the house, someone is always getting hurt outside, riding a bike, playing kick ball, or even swinging on the swing. Cold compress works it's magic. I tend to use the hot compress when I get cramps and my husband like to put the cold compress around his neck when he gets a migraine episode.

This is my first experience with this Ace product and Iam very pleased with the ease of use and the quick relief gained with its use. The fabric cover is very comfortable and is not as harsh as similar plastic freezer conpresses.

I can fall asleep with an Ice Pack! I suffer from a auto immune disease with causes pain all over. But with the Ace Ice Packs (I have several )I can use them when I go to bed and when the pain stops I fall asleep. It is kinda groce to wake up with a warm squishy thing in bed. Oh well..

This product works very well for me. Due to alot of knee pain and recent foot surgery it has come in so handy at the most needed times. I am extremely happy with this Ace product.It beats going through alot of ice and leaky bags.;) and its Re-Usable ..yay!!

With summer and exercise comes heat exhaustion and needing to cool down or ice injuries, the reusable ice pack has been so valuable to us! also my one daughter gets migraines from the heat and to put the cold pack on her and let her rest has been a God send!

Absolutely love the product. Convenient, all you need to do is keep it in the freezer. Does not need a cover, stays cold for the twenty minutes. Have back problems and arthritis in my hip; the large size does the trick during the day or at the end of the day. Purchased both sizes for my family as well; they kept taking mine!

I have to keep buying the Ace Bandage Reusable Cold Compress because my family (and I come from one with five brothers) seems to always need one and borrow mine! These are soft to the touch, can be used against your skin and just feel great! I use mine on my upper shoulders/neck area whenever I have a headache that Tylenol just cant take care of. It never fails me!

Cold compresses come in use quite often at my house, especially since my husband and I recently started working out with weights and playing indoor volleyball which occassionally results in bumps and bruises. We have a few of these in our freezer and can easily whip them out and place onto sore area!

Recently I injured my arm and was told to use cold therapy. I tried homemade cold compresses, but they were so messy. The ACE Reusable Cold Compress was just the right size, did not require a towel to put under it, and could be used over and over. I would highly recommend this product.

The ACE(TM) Brand I.C.E./HEAT(TM) Compress is useful in so many ways. You can use it for an accidental injury or for chronic back or joint pain. Another great thing is that you can use it over and over again! Great product!

I've had my cold compress for ever it seems! I keep it in our freezer until someone needs it.What I like about it is the wrap is long enough to stay secure wherever you put it on your body,even if you sleep with it.The wrap is removeable for washing . It does "pill" a little, but no big deal since it's not a piece of clothing. A must have for households! =)

I love Ace Reusable Cold Compress! I sprained my ankle recently and the relief I received from using Ace was wonderful. I love that I can reuse it as the need arises. I Highly recommend this to everyone.

I've been using the Ace reuseable cold compresses for years and they are fabulous. I've used them to ease the pain of my neck/back injuries and for migraines. I rave about them to friends & think so highly of the quality that I have actually given some to friends and family. Thanks for a great product. Don't stop making these, and I encourage them to be continued to be made in the USA.